Job Summary Department Purpose

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of an Academic Coordinator, in partnership with the Northern Academy Director, serve as the Northern Academy's lead on coaching for child welfare skill development, supervision and leadership. Support the Northern Academy's programs related to child welfare practice, workforce development, training, coaching, technical assistance, implementation science, and transfer of learning. Serve as a subject matter expert in these topics and provide project management, program and curriculum development, and child welfare consultation, coaching, and technical assistance. Represent the Academy in a variety of communications, meetings, collaborations and partnerships with other agencies. Lead curriculum development projects related to coaching and other child welfare social work subject areas. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to manage the overall curriculum development process and ensure program quality; develop some curricula independently. Develop and implement work plans for projects including coaching implementation, curriculum development, conferences, convenings, learning collaboratives and other training and coaching deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and meet contract obligations. Support instructor hiring, trainer development and course observation. Cultivate, develop and enhance relationships with a variety of stakeholders to deliver innovative coaching and workforce development services that meet their needs. This position will uphold our organization's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by bringing a human-centered approach and strong lens of DEI to all curriculum work, coaching and other deliverables developed.

Position Information

Apply by Date

6/20/2024

Salary Range

$72,300/yr. - $131,100/yr.

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

100% Fixed

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis - This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work arrangements

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mental Demands: Constant Interruptions, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
• Physical Demands: Sitting, Speaking, Standing
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices)
• Noise Conditions: Moderate Noise Conditions
• Additional Physical Demands: Lift or transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Valid California driver's license required.
• Work occasional varied lunch hours.
• Must be able to work variable hours and travel overnight.
• Must be able to drive/travel to various locations throughout CA and nationally.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology and/or equivalent experience/training.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of Child Welfare Services practices and principles.
• Experience coaching individuals and teams, with in-depth knowledge of coaching best practices and principles. Experience facilitating meetings and workshops or trainings.
• Experience developing curriculum in the field of Human Services.
• Project management experience to work independently and oversee multiple, concurrent projects of a complex nature, to establish and adjust priorities, and to develop a course of action, monitor plans, ensure timely completion, review and evaluate results.
• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Excellent written communication skills including editing and proofreading skills to quickly and accurately produce correspondence, reports, curriculum and training materials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs and other stakeholders, as well as with a diverse constituency of child welfare professionals and allied professions and internal clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology or equivalent experience/training.
• Education or training in coaching skills; International Coaching Federation credential a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skill to assess client training, coaching and professional development needs.
• Facilitation skills in planning and implementation processes and ability to lead others in planning and implementation efforts.
• Ability to analyze policy and legislation proposed and implemented at federal, state and county levels of government; assess implications for child welfare.
• Knowledge of adult learning and transfer of learning theories and practice.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.